Exploring the Legacy of Ramesses II

Who was the English romantic poet that wrote about Ozymandias?

• William Wordsworth

• John Keats

• Percy Bysshe Shelley

• Lord Byron

What was the main reason for the Battle of Kadesh?

• To defend against the Sea Peoples

• To capture a strategic military asset

• To expand Egyptian territory into Nubia

• To establish trade routes with Greece

Which empire was Egypt's main adversary during Ramesses II's reign?

• The Hittite Empire

• The Phoenician Empire

• The Assyrian Empire

• The Greek Empire

Who were the Sea Peoples?

• A dynasty of Egyptian pharaohs

• A coalition of Greek city-states

• A nomadic tribe from the desert

• A confederation of seafaring groups

What was the name of the new capital city built by Ramesses II?

• Pi-Ramesses

• Memphis

• Alexandria

• Thebes

Which goddess had a temple in Pi-Ramesses?

• Bastet

• Isis

• Hathor

• Astate

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Kadesh?

• To end the conflict between Egypt and the Hittites

• To divide the territory of Canaan

• To establish a trade agreement

• To form a military alliance against the Sea Peoples

What was the significance of the mortuary temples during the New Kingdom?

• They served as military barracks

• They were centers for trade and commerce

• They were used as royal palaces

• They prepared the pharaoh's body for the afterlife

How many Sed festivals did Ramesses II celebrate?

• 12

• 10

• 16

• 14

What unique document was issued to Ramesses II in 1974?

• A birth certificate

• A death certificate

• A passport

• A royal decree